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CX04 YVU

2004 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

48,952 mi
Last recorded48,952 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 YVU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 48,952 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 45,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 40,967 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 40,944 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 38,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 34,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2020 30,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 26,429 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 23,762 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 21,190 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing also inner edge wearing

Pass 22 Jun 2016 18,595 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 15,400 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 15,325 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 14,829 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 14,082 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 13,537 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 13,011 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 12,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 12,332 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 11,610 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 10,710 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 10,659 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 9,894 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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CX04 YVU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2004 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 75,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX04 YVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CX04 YVU registered?

CX04 YVU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is CX04 YVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX04 YVU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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